NHS Geriatric Medicine Referral Waiting Times in London

Lewisham And Greenwich NHS Trust

Updated April 2026

The typical wait to see a geriatrician is

6 weeks

That's 1½ months

The NHS Geriatric Medicine waiting list at Lewisham And Greenwich NHS Trust currently has 299 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 6 weeks from GP referral. About 10 in 10 Geriatric Medicine patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). Lewisham And Greenwich NHS Trust is an NHS Trust in the London region. Waits at this hospital are about 1.1 week longer than in April 2025. It's slipped down 25 places in the national league for this department's; now 54 out of 112 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Apr 25Apr 26
Typical wait
6.3weeks
▲ +1.1 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
10in 10
▲ +1 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
299
▲ +120
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
0
No change
Been on the list for 12+ months
10 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
299
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
15 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer

Wait time over time

Median wait for this department, with the national average as a dashed line.

▲ +1.1 wks

How long are people waiting?

Distribution of patients by how many weeks they've been on the waiting list.

How does this compare?

The national average wait to see a geriatrician is about 7 weeks. This hospital is faster than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 54th out of 112 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 13th out of 16 in London

What does Geriatric Medicine cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Falls assessment and prevention
Dementia assessment
Frailty management
Mobility problems
Medication review
Delirium investigation
Osteoporosis
Continence assessment
End-of-life care planning

Hospital contact

Main hospital switchboard. ask to be connected to the department.

University Hospital Lewisham, London, SE13 6LH
020 8333 3000
NHS South East London Integrated Care Board

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS Geriatric Medicine waiting list at Lewisham And Greenwich NHS Trust?

Lewisham And Greenwich NHS Trust currently has about 299 patients on its Geriatric Medicine waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 6 weeks.

Does Lewisham And Greenwich NHS Trust meet the NHS 18-week target for Geriatric Medicine?

About 98% of Geriatric Medicine patients at Lewisham And Greenwich NHS Trust are currently seen within 18 weeks of GP referral. The NHS constitutional target is 92%.

Can I choose a different hospital if the Geriatric Medicine wait is too long?

Yes. Under the NHS Constitution, patients in England can ask their GP to refer them to any hospital that provides NHS care. Use WaitRadar to compare Geriatric Medicine waiting times at other NHS hospitals near you before accepting a referral.

This is informational data, not medical advice. Always discuss referral options with your GP. Full disclaimer.